Audi A1 vs Kia Stonic – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Stonic has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19400 £, while the Audi A1 costs 19700 £. That’s a price difference of around 223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 manages with 5.20 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 has a decisively edge – offering 207 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 11.30 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A1 performs distinct better – reaching 245 km/h, while the Kia Stonic tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 66 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 pulls noticeable stronger with 320 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Audi A1 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1195 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Stonic offers barely noticeable more room – 352 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Stonic performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1155 L, which is about 65 L more than the Audi A1.

When it comes to payload, Audi A1 hardly perceptible takes the win – 470 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A1 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A1 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.